Obituary of John Simonelli

Simonelli, John "Joe" age 90 of Spring Lake Heights at rest in Neptune on March 3, 2012. Beloved husband of the late, Connie Simonelli. Father of the late Michael Simonelli. Loving companion of twenty years to Margaret Uber of Spring Lake Heights and her son Tom and his wife Roberta. Grandfather of Christine Simonelli Furbacher and Samantha Uber both of NJ, and Michael Simonelli and family, John Simonelli and family and Gina Simonelli all of CA. Brother of John Bateste Simonelli and Anthony Simonelli and their family all of NJ. Long time friend of Marty Walsh of NJ and many others. Born and raised in Paterson for seventy five years he moved to Spring Lake Heights fifteen years ago. He was Assistant Superintendent of Maintenance for Paterson Board of Education for over twenty four years before retiring in 1986. John was a WW II Coast Guard veteran and served on the LST 26 for 4 years. He was also a former member of the Italian Circle. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Tuesday at 9:45 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Bonaventure R.C. Church, Paterson at 10:15 AM. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to an appropriate catholic charity. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com